Governor Muhammadu Inuwa Yahaya, CON, has received the Member representing Dukku/Nafada Federal Constituency in the House of Representatives, Hon. Abdullahi El-Rasheed (Bala Kelly), who defected from the Peoples Democratic Party (PDP) to the All Progressives Congress (APC).
A statement signed by Ismaila Uba Misili said during the visit, Hon. El-Rasheed formally presented his APC membership card to the Governor, which he obtained from his ward in Dukku Local Government Area during the ongoing e-registration and revalidation exercise.
The lawmaker attributed his decision to join the APC to the Governor’s progressive leadership, people-oriented policies and visible development strides across Gombe State, as well as the reform-driven agenda of President Bola Ahmed Tinubu, GCFR.
He described the APC as a platform better positioned to deliver sustainable development and good governance, pledging his unalloyed loyalty and commitment to the party and its leadership under Governor Inuwa Yahaya.
In his response, Governor Inuwa Yahaya warmly welcomed Hon. El-Rasheed into the progressive family, commending his courage and conviction.
He assured him of level playing ground and urged him to work collaboratively with other party stakeholders to advance the development agenda of the APC for the benefit of the people of his constituency, Gombe State and Nigeria at large.
